Hookers Prairie Mine — Accidents

Total: 119 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/26/2007 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was working on MG sets on #3 dragline. He stepped on a loose 1.25"" diameter pipe on a walkway between sets, which rolled causing employee to strain his knee. Employee was placed on restric...
07/03/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted Employee was cutting an I-beam into pieces and the last piece cut fell from above, striking him on right hand and foot. Employee placed on restricted duty 7/6/07.
05/21/2007 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE sustained noise-induced hearing loss.
05/21/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE sustained noise-induced hearing loss.
05/09/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted The employee was walking from investigating a location for a crane setup, and slipped on water and clay next to cleanup ditch. He stopped his fall with his right arm causing strained ligaments. This...
05/05/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee was attempting to relocate a pump power cable out of an elevated mound of sand. The power cable was buried approximately 6"" and the area was covered with clay and mud from the pit. His...
04/27/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted While welding a light bracket on back of tractor, welding rod stuck. While breaking rod loose, rod stub struck back of left hand. Employee was given prescription medication and placed on restricted...
04/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Walking on uneven terrain. (twisted ankle)
04/18/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was in work boat when the boat moved he lost balance and fell, when he landed his left hand landed on the corner of the welding rod can, cutting the outside of hand on little finger side. Rep...
04/12/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Fell and twisted knee on 4/12/07. Received first aid on 4/13/07. On 4/18/08 complained to company physician and x-rays were ordered. On 6/2/08 employee was prescribed physical therapy.
02/07/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was pulling a wrench to tighten and it slipped. When it slipped, it mashed his right little finger. (fifth digit finger) It split open. Stitches were needed to repair finger.
01/23/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While trimming interlock tab off bottom of CP Screen with utility knife, knife slipped off interlock causing laceration to thumb of left hand.
10/27/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted Employee was walking in front of maintenance shop. As he attempted to step on the sidewalk he slipped on mud & fell to the ground twisting his knee. He was placed on restricted duty 11/7/06.
09/12/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE and co-worker in process of drilling 4 bolt- holes in linetex cyclone apex. Injured EE was holding the part whith his hands to secure part while drilling. The drill wedged in the hole causing part...
06/15/2006 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted While operating dozer on pile, EE backed over rut that caused a jolt to his neck. Looking back over shoulder for long periods backing up. Jolt exacerbated condition of previous incident along with per...
05/26/2006 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal Sand bank gave way.
03/21/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT A U-BOLT USED TO SECURE DRAGLINE CABLE ON ITS SPOOL. CABLE TRAVELED BETWEEN END OF BLADE & SIDE OF SPOOL STRIKING OPERATOR ON THE FRONT OF HIS HARD HAT, CAUSING A 2""LAC...
01/10/2006 ELECTRICAL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted While attempting to tighten an energized 440 volt starter, connection made contact with a ground within a starter cubicle chassis. Starter was not locked out or otherwise secured. Employee was wearing...
12/22/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted EE was in the process of replacing 20 HP motor, weighing approx. 250 lbs, on a pivot base. While moving the base to put guard on, left thumb was caught between the base and the guard resulting in avul...
07/14/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted EE was mounting backhoe when back foot slipped on pile of material, causing ee to overextend pulling muscle in groin. poor ground conditon and rain where backhoe was parked contributed to accident. in...
05/24/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 29d restricted Employee has been a maintenance mechanic for 33 years. He has had varied events of pain off and on for several years in one or both hands. Seen by personal physician recently and diagnosed with carpal...
05/23/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT None Claimant was hauling - took curve too fast & rolled over causing windows to break.
03/01/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted HOUSEKEEPING AND INADEQUATE WORK STANDARDS. PRODUCT SPILLAGE FROM SEVERAL LEAKS CREATED CONDITIONS ON FLOOR COVERING THE ANCHORED HOSE WITH A SOFT MUD PARTIALLY OBSCURING IT FROM VISION, CAUSING A TRI...
12/30/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS LAYING ON HIS SIDE BURNING WITH A TORCH. HAD A BLOWBACK AND HOT SLAG HIT WELDING SHIELD AND DROPPED IN LEFT EAR. TREATED AS FIRST AID ON ACCIDENT DATE BY IN HOUSE PHYSICIAN. DUE TO ADDITI...
12/19/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 26d lost, 94d restricted EMPLOYEE INJURED LEFT SHOULDER AS HE FELL OVER CONTROL CABLES ON PUMP SLED. CORDS ARE CONNECTED TO MOTOR SWITCH GEAR ON SEPARATE SLED AND CONTROL CAR ON ANOTHER SLED. CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED AND ROLLE...
12/13/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was holding an adjustable jaw wrench on a bolt head while another ee was attempting to remove the nut with an impact wrench. Wrench slipped causing ee's hand to strike pipe. Wrench handle pinched...
10/02/2004 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Employee received shoulder strain while pulling a hose connected to a hose reel. Hose is used on air impact wrenches. Immediate cause was stress due to improper speed, and body position while removing...
08/14/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was using a line truck to disconnect power line after storm. After cutting 2nd wire, pole broke striking ee across back, shoulders and head, knocking off hard hat. He received laceration to scalp...
07/26/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted POOR HOUSEKEEPING - AREA HAD BEEN TREATED FOR ALGAE GROWTH. IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF A PIPE THAT RESULTED IN CHANGING THE ROUTE TO A SUMP PUMP. PIPE CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO WALK ACROSS A SLOPED CONCRETE AREA...
06/30/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee exerted force on a pry bar to install a 20"" 90 degree fitting. injury was aggravated when he used a shovel as a normal part of his job, resulting in sprain of ligaments in elbow.
06/16/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN INTO DRAG CABLE BOX, MISSED SECOND STEP AND FELL, LANDING ON RT. ANKLE.
05/13/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR AND ELECTRICIAN WERE CUTTING A WIRE TIE OFF A SET OF BUNDLED WIRES WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED OFF THE WIRE TIE AND CUT ELECTRICIAN'S HAND.
05/04/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS USING A POCKET KNIFE THAT DID NOT HAVE A LOCKING BLADE TO TRIM ON A URETHANE WEDGE GASKET USED IN SEALING 20""PIPE FLANGES. BLADE CLOSED ON FINGER, CAUSING THE CUT (REQUIRING SUTURES).
04/23/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN FROM A PUMP SLED IN THE FIELD ON TO SAND IN MINING AREA. HE TURNED TO MOVE AND HIS FEET DID NOT MOVE WITH HIS BODY RESULTING IN A TWISTING FORCE TORIGHT KNEE.
02/13/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted DURING THE PROCESS OF SIGNALING TO GUIDE ASSEMBLY INTO PLACE ON PLATFORM, HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN A STATIONARY I-BEAM AND THE BOLTS EXTRUDING FROM THE LOCK RETAINER, CREATING A PINCH P OINT WH...
09/11/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 202d lost EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING GAS IN FIVEHORSE MOTOR WHILE THE ENGINE WAS HOT. (SERVICE TRUCK)
08/01/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 34d lost, 57d restricted EE WAS CROSSING OVER 42"" CLAY LINE AND SLIPPED, HITTING INSIDE OF RIGHT KNEE OVER NEXT SEVERAL DAYS EE LEG WAS STIFF AND SORE, BUT IMPROVING. FIVE DAYS LATER HE MOVED A LARGE TOOL OFF ONE OF THE TRUC...
06/30/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None In order to save time and effort ee crossed a pipe line. he did not have enought step to clear and cross safety, and tripped and fell. he shoulder have walked around the line until a crossing was in p...
05/30/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None LEAKING COUPLING APPEARED TO HAVE COME LOOSE ALLOWING GAS TO LEAK. TORCH WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHT TO PERFORM THE TASK. LACK OF SKILL RESULTED IN INADEQUATE PRACTICE OF CHECKING ALL FITTINGS BEF ORE STAR...
03/06/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE AND ANOTHER EE WERE TRYING TO PUT ADJUSTING ARM ON A D8N DOZER. BLADE BAR SLIPPED CATCHING EE S LEFT LEG.
01/26/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 98d restricted EMPLOYEE REACHED INTO A PARKED TRUCK NEXT TO A CURB TO RETRIEVE A CUP. AS HE BACKED OUT OF THE TRUCK HE TRIPPED OVER THE CURB.
12/30/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE WAS OPENING HOOD OF TRUCK, FOOT SLIPPED, HE FELL AND HIT LEFT KNEE ON BUMPER.
09/12/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted IMPROPERLY USED EQUIPMENT. TOO MUCH CABLE WAS MOVED AT ONCE WHICH PUT TOO MUCH STRAIN ON EE'S BACK.
09/05/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted STEP TO GET OFF PEDISTAL IS NARROWER THAN A NORMAL STEP. EE WAS PACKING A PUMP. HE STEPPED FROM THE BEARING PEDESTAL TO A STEP ON SIDE OF PEDESTAL TO MOVE DOWN OFF PUMP. HIS RT. FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE...
08/29/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted IMPROPER HOUSEKEEPING, STEEL BOX SHOULD HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE PIT CAR.
08/17/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted EE STATES SHE WAS SWATTING AT MOSQUITOES WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. EE WAS PERFORMING A PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION OF RECOVERY PIT PUMP. AS SHE APPROACHED MOTOR DISCONNECT SWITCH SHE SLIPPED I N A PUD...
07/05/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN SCREEN LAUNDER TO CLEAN AREA IN PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE. HE STEPPED BACKWARD INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND REACHED OUT AND CAUGHT HIS HAND ON METAL EDGE OF CHUTE.
06/21/2002 POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None INCIDENT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY AN S02 RELEASE AT A NEIGHBORING CHEMICAL PLANT (BREEZE WAS BLOWING FROM E/NE AND HIGH CLOUDS). EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A DAM SPILLWAY, 2 MILES EAST OF THE CHEMI...
05/17/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 84d restricted EE WAS APPLYING FORCE TO A COMEALONG HOLDING A PIPE THAT HAD MOVED AFTER THE BOLTS WHERE REMOVED FROM A FLANGE. THIS PIPE HAD MOVED MORE & IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION THAN PLANNED. EE PERFORMED T ASK WIT...
04/16/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE BOLTING A 20"" FLANGE PIPE TOGETHER DURING WINDY WARM CONDITIONS, EMPLOYEE WAS OFTEN CLEANING SWEAT AND SAND FROM HIS FOREHEAD BY WIPING IT WITH WORK GLOVES RATHER THAN A CLEAN RAG. A SMA LL SLI...